There’s a great new murder mystery – and it happens right here in Polk County. But don’t go looking for Lakeland’s Sun Gate Retirement Community, because it doesn’t exist (at least under that name.) “I have had numerous people ask me if this was based on their park,” said American Artist & Author Kris Courtney….
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd forcefully rebutted media reports claiming he and other Florida sheriffs are opposing mass deportation efforts, holding up printed signs during a Tuesday news conference to directly challenge headlines alleging a “rebellion” against policies advanced by President Donald Trump and Gov. Ron DeSantis. Judd, who chairs the State Immigration Enforcement Council,…
Florida lawmakers on Wednesday gave final approval to a bill establishing a pilot program that would allow the state to accept stablecoins for certain government fees, positioning Florida as a leader in digital asset adoption. The House passed the Senate version of SB 1568 by a 108-3 vote after waiving rules for a swift final…
The first direct commercial flight between the U.S. and Venezuela in nearly seven years departed Miami International Airport on Thursday, restoring nonstop service suspended since 2019. American Airlines Flight AA3599, operated by subsidiary Envoy Air, left Miami Thursday morning bound for Caracas. The departure marks the resumption of daily nonstop flights between the two countries….
Sebring International Raceway has long been featured in racing video games and simulators, but it may soon make its debut in one of the world’s most popular open-world franchises. According to an article published by The Drive, fan analysis of a crowdsourced map on stateofleonida.net and details from the 2022 Grand Theft Auto VI leaks…
The Florida Department of Education has established a dedicated complaint process for parents, students and others to report alleged violations of religious expression rights in public schools, including suppression of voluntary prayer, following updated federal guidance issued last month. In a letter dated March 17, 2026, and distributed to parents, Education Commissioner Anastasios “Stasi” Kamoutsas…
The Florida Legislature has passed a bill mandating that counties, municipalities, special districts and other local governments accept electronic payments—including credit cards, debit cards and electronic funds transfers—for taxes, fees, fines, civil penalties and court-ordered obligations, while also requiring online payment options. The measure, carried as House Bill 967 by Rep. James Buchanan, R-Tarpon Springs,…
Philadelphia’s Simeone Foundation Automotive Museum is offering endurance racing fans in the Northeast an exciting alternative for thise who cannot attend this year’s Mobil 1 12 Hours of Sebring in Florida. On Saturday, March 21, 2026, the museum will host “Once Around the Clock: The Simeone 12 Hours of Sebring,” a full-day, 12-hour celebration that…
Florida’s economy, which climbed to $1.85 trillion in the third quarter of 2025 and led the nation in growth, and will continue expanding through 2035 but at a markedly slower pace than in recent years. That, according to Florida TaxWatch’s latest long-term forecast released last week. The Q4 2025 economic outlook, produced in partnership with…
President Donald Trump said he would “certainly consider” offering Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis a position in his administration once DeSantis completes his final term as governor. Trump made the comment when reporters asked whether he might give DeSantis a job in the administration. “ I don’t know, but I’d certainly consider it,” Trump replied. “I…